As we follow up our previous blog post with our special guest, Jonny Boucher, we are filled with insight and perspective regarding the unique life that this man has shared through his motto, “It’s OK to not be OK.”
First and foremost, Jonny expresses to us how emergency nurses and caregivers all across the spectrum need to dilate 15 minutes to themselves, each and every day. Why? Jonny tells us that this is essential to our mental health, especially those of health care workers. We need to think about how o...
As we follow up our previous blog post with our special guest, Jonny Boucher, we are filled with insight and perspective regarding the unique life that this man has shared through his motto, “It’s OK to not be OK.”
First and foremost, Jonny expresses to us how emergency nurses and caregivers all across the spectrum need to dilate 15 minutes to themselves, each and every day. Why? Jonny tells us that this is essential to our mental health, especially those of health care workers. We need to think about how our health care workers are constantly taking care of others. In order for them to care for others, they need to make sure they are in good mental health and all of that starts with only 15 minutes a day.
So, let’s make sure our essential workers in health care have that set window every day that they can focus on themselves (of course, he suggests this be done without our phone in hand and we agree with him). Furthermore, Jonny says that 15 minute window is crucial to all of us and the state of our mental health, regardless of what profession we do for a living.
As we listen to the generous and intelligent Jonny Boucher, we realize that he, too, was not prepared for the COVID crisis. However, it has helped his suicide prevention education to be promoted through means of viral resources such as his website, http://www.hopefortheday.org.
In addition to Jonny Boucher letting us know that “It’s OK to not be OK,” his motto and organization, Hope for the Day became the great inspiration for Marshmello & Demi Lovato song entitled, “OK Not To Be OK” which was released on September 10th. This was due in large part to Jonny Boucher informing them that day is World Suicide Prevention Day. Not only does he seek to reach many people every day, regardless of their professions, he also has achieved greatness by being recognized by world renowned stars for his great work.
Honestly, this man is an inspiration to us ALL. If there’s anyone out there that has ever felt alone, down, or just not OK…well, that’s ok because it’s OK to NOT be OK. However, when we take those minimal 15 minutes a day, we can improve our mental health so we can continue to do our jobs and help others. We are so grateful to be able to shed some light on mental health and suicide prevention and it’s all in part because of this man, Jonny Boucher.
This is one episode you do not want to miss, as your mental health will improve just by listening to his advice and following his words of wisdom. If that is not enough, try visiting his coffee shop, Sip of Hope for a cup of coffee and to experience Hope for the Day that we all need, every once in a while. Jonny Boucher has been a pleasure to listen to, so be sure to check out his social media.
Feel free to follow our latest guest, Jonny Boucher, on social media-
His website: http://www.hopefortheday.org/
LinkedIn: Jonny Boucher
Twitter: @HopeForTheDay
Facebook: Hope for the Day
Instagram: Hope for the Day
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